So I have an 02 TJ that I recently bought. First Jeep, and found out the hard way that I needed a re-gear. Took it to a local recommended Jeep mechanic to discuss the upgrade. He's going to do the regear (4.56). I already have 33s from the previous owner on it. While there he mentioned some things he would do, and 1 of them was a lift. He said 3.5 suspension lift with Fox shocks (expensive I know). Since then I've been stuck on wanting a lift and toying around with the idea of doing the lift by myself (or with help from some buddies).
My question is about lift height, and what you guys would recommend. I don't plan on going up in tire size bc I've read 33s are basically toping out the 4.56 unless you put the 44 axle on, and that's not going to be in the budget anytime soon.
I've been looking at the rough country 3 and 4 inch, but I want to make sure I'm committed before buying a kit.
I'm living in Hawaii and plan on doing some light off-roading but nothing crazy. I don't plan on going crazy on the rock crawling or anything. Just want something with a bit more clearance. Laws are strict in HI, so I don't plan on kicking out the tires either.
I appreciate your help in advance and just let me know if I missed some pertinent info. Thanks!
My question is about lift height, and what you guys would recommend. I don't plan on going up in tire size bc I've read 33s are basically toping out the 4.56 unless you put the 44 axle on, and that's not going to be in the budget anytime soon.
I've been looking at the rough country 3 and 4 inch, but I want to make sure I'm committed before buying a kit.
I'm living in Hawaii and plan on doing some light off-roading but nothing crazy. I don't plan on going crazy on the rock crawling or anything. Just want something with a bit more clearance. Laws are strict in HI, so I don't plan on kicking out the tires either.
I appreciate your help in advance and just let me know if I missed some pertinent info. Thanks!